Servant Leaders are known by their actions. Their reputation both precedes and follows them.
The Lord guides the Christian Servant Leader, “He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed.” (Isaiah 50:4 NIV) Further, “let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance.” (Proverbs 1:5 NIV) We are advised to, “listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise.” (Proverbs 19:20 NIV) Note, “the way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.” (Proverbs 12:15 NIV) Further, “Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.” (Proverbs 4:1 NIV) “After three days they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.” (Luke 2:46 NIV)
“Christ’s model is clearly servant empowered leadership. Servant Leadership cares more about people than the organization.” (Page, D. 2009)
An Annual Review of a Servant Leader will show the positive results achieved by a team. The Christian Servant Leader listens to the Lord. They also listen to the people within and without the organization, conducting surveys, focus groups, visitation, interaction with the people, bringing in scholars to teach and instruct. Followers are dedicated, caring workers who put others ahead of themselves. Working for a Servant Leader is a privilege. The Servant Leader knows your name, remembers birthdays, knows your family, your hobbies and special interests. Time and work productivity is important, but saying ‘thank you’ and finding time to demonstrate God’s love is what serving is all about.
As a Servant Leader in the secular world is is my prayerful dream to be known as a leader who listens, hears and cares for others.
Yours in Service,
Laurie D. Kennedy
Leadership Coach
Jethrogroup.ca
Author of Leadership Is Devotions for Servant Leaders (Amazon)